Contemplating this build [Archive] - The Modern Muscle Forum

c love

10-27-09, 07:29.27 PM

I got a problem :nuts:

Somebody help me :dur:

The build:

Custom Cold Air Induction System
Supercharger Pulley & Snout Upgrade (DONE)
Engine/Transmission Management Upgrade
Fuel system upgrade
9.0 pulley
Long Tube 1 7/8 inch Stainless Steel Headers
3 inch Stainless Steel Mid Pipe Exhaust
High Flow Catalytic Converters
Intercooler Heat Exchanger System Upgrade
Camshaft Upgrade
High Flow Cylinder Heads
160 Degree Thermostat

Wait4meperformance, Lingenfelter, Hennessey collaboration

Work will be done at one shop.

650 rwhp

paxton

10-27-09, 07:41.57 PM

I'd say go for it Curtis...you know you want to. The only stipulation is this...if your build it, freakin' keep it!LOL That set-up should make for a high 10 car, so what else could you want power wise.

c love

10-27-09, 07:47.17 PM

Nothing really. I completely agree.
I do have a itching to build some sort of project like an
old school nostalgia hot rod.

So the V would be kept and enjoyed

MR-SMITH

10-27-09, 07:47.24 PM

Wow that would be awesome but I agree. You need to sit down and make sure your gonna keep it.

c love

10-27-09, 07:48.31 PM

Wow that would be awesome but I agree. You need to sit down and make sure your gonna keep it.

I know. I am tired of loosing my ass build after build. Plus the wife won't take much more of this chit.

HEMISFEAR

10-27-09, 07:48.39 PM

I say do it!!!

mikes'ss

10-27-09, 08:19.38 PM

dont do it keep buying other shit ,expeirance it all screw it

Vinnysrt8

10-27-09, 08:21.57 PM

go for it still stock

markus

10-27-09, 08:24.45 PM

curtis, ive known you for almost 2 years and you're on your 3rd car. all of which were modded. i say make a project car. of course the v was made to be modded, especially with that blower. tough call but get a 32 ford or a 69 camero and mod the crap out of it

c love

10-27-09, 08:36.36 PM

MR-SMITH

10-27-09, 08:41.09 PM

Can we add window tint to the list.

Wilson

10-27-09, 08:44.20 PM

You already know my vote. I was talking to Graham last time I saw him and he said he had some plans for their shop V. Apparently the heads don't really flow that well due to the defelctors in the ports and the cam is REALLY small.

I think you need to do the 427 upgrade ;-)

W

c love

10-27-09, 08:50.41 PM

[QUOTE=Wilson;67260]You already know my vote. I was talking to Graham last time I saw him and he said he had some plans for their shop V. Apparently the heads don't really flow that well due to the defelctors in the ports and the cam is REALLY small.

I think you need to do the 427 upgrade ;-)

I do not follow your comment about the 427 upgrade. Please explain.

What would you do Wilson? I am all ears.

DragginWagon

10-27-09, 09:13.17 PM

Wilson

10-27-09, 09:21.27 PM

427 upgrade is a 427 Stroker (7.0L) setup. Pretty popular with the GM guys. LPE does an LS7 based setup for Camaros and Corvettes with the Magnuson TVS2300 blower that runs 750hp on pump gas. Not sure how much airflow the stock TVS1900 blower on the CTS-V will support though. Upgrading to the TVS2300 blower from a ZR1 could be pretty expensive.

IMHO, a Cadillac should always be a Cadillac. It needs to idle decent and drive well no matter what. Don't let anyone talk you into a high hp setup just to have a number. I know LPE has plans to test some cams, heads and additional pulley upgrades for more boost. If you are going after 650rwhp, I would think you could do that with headers, ported heads and a decent cam. When are you looking at doing your mods?

W

Vinnysrt8

10-27-09, 09:27.39 PM

a 69 camaro z28 oh that is a sweet car my dad friend has one thats mint i want him to sell it to me so bad

c love

10-27-09, 10:25.03 PM

You're going to let Hennessey touch your car?!?!?!?!:confused1:

No!

427 upgrade is a 427 Stroker (7.0L) setup. Pretty popular with the GM guys. LPE does an LS7 based setup for Camaros and Corvettes with the Magnuson TVS2300 blower that runs 750hp on pump gas. Not sure how much airflow the stock TVS1900 blower on the CTS-V will support though. Upgrading to the TVS2300 blower from a ZR1 could be pretty expensive.

IMHO, a Cadillac should always be a Cadillac. It needs to idle decent and drive well no matter what. Don't let anyone talk you into a high hp setup just to have a number. I know LPE has plans to test some cams, heads and additional pulley upgrades for more boost. If you are going after 650rwhp, I would think you could do that with headers, ported heads and a decent cam. When are you looking at doing your mods?

W

I can wait. Jeff has been great to me at LPE and I would love it if they would come up with an additional engine package for the 09 V...

srt-4chick

10-27-09, 10:33.52 PM

WOW....I have missed a lot

Matt McKenzie

10-27-09, 11:21.39 PM

Curtis, that will be one hell of a car! I know a lot of people are saying to make sure you keep it, but if building a car, getting rid of it and building a new one makes you happy...then why not, as long as it is not hurting your marriage or breaking you...just my thoughts!

StevoSRT

10-28-09, 08:55.19 AM

Wait4meperformance, Lingenfelter, Hennessey collaboration

i was good till then

HEMISFEAR

10-28-09, 09:50.12 AM

I want a V.

c love

10-28-09, 01:48.13 PM

I want a (V)agina.

What he really meant

c love

10-28-09, 02:02.45 PM

i was good till then

Stevo,

I would not let hennessey touch my car.
That being said, they have built some very respectable cars. :hatoff

Vinnysrt8

10-28-09, 02:11.06 PM

What he really meant

hahah:hehe3:

Johnny--2k

10-28-09, 02:52.08 PM

screw the v, keep it fairly stock and enjoy it as it is....

1969 Camaro RS/SS RestoMod.....:drool::drool::drool:

http://www.barrett-jackson.com/application/onlinesubmission/lotdetails.aspx?ln=369.1&aid=284&pop=0

http://highwinds.barrett-jackson.com/items/Fullsize/Cars/75065/75065_Front_3-4_Web.jpg

http://highwinds.barrett-jackson.com/items/Fullsize/Cars/75065/75065_Rear_3-4_Web.jpg

http://highwinds.barrett-jackson.com/items/Fullsize/Cars/75065/75065_Engine_Web.jpg

http://highwinds.barrett-jackson.com/items/Fullsize/Cars/75065/75065_Side_Profile_Web.jpg

paxton

10-28-09, 03:08.45 PM

^^^Very cool Camaro! I had a 69' Camaro SS about 15 years ago and have always loved that body style. If I had the money to do a resto mod for one of these I'd be in heaven!

Mag 8

10-28-09, 06:04.57 PM

Interesting head trickery on that beauty. Wow.
It'd be important to me after investing that much into a resto-mod that it no longer continued to drive like a meat truck.
That, IMO, is where the CTS-V would excel - with it's modern engineering that would allow you relax while driving at 150 mph...69 Camaro? Not so much.

Johnny--2k

10-28-09, 06:12.42 PM

Very true! In the description, it says the suspension is all custom, so I would think that it should drive more like a modern car vs a "meat truck" lol...

c love

10-28-09, 11:04.25 PM

for $500,000 it better. I can think of a lot of 500k cars I'd rather have.
Anyway, she's beautiful. I'd prefer a 71 cuda myself.

http://money.cnn.com/2005/01/26/pf/autos/wednesday_muscle_car_prices/

Matt McKenzie

10-29-09, 12:49.35 AM

I love the flag that is in the black stripe on that Camaro...AWESOME!!!

Mag 8

10-29-09, 05:33.24 AM

Oh yeah! I just saw that now, Matt...very neat detail.
Good eye on ya there you car lubbin' patriot you.

SRTDOUG

10-29-09, 05:36.14 AM

^^^Very cool Camaro! I had a 69' Camaro SS about 15 years ago and have always loved that body style. If I had the money to do a resto mod for one of these I'd be in heaven!

I too had a 69 Camaro (X11 car) that i sold to my cousin about 15-17 years ago. Its now a Yenko replica. I hate my cousin..hahaha

Matt McKenzie

10-29-09, 06:48.27 AM

Oh yeah! I just saw that now, Matt...very neat detail.
Good eye on ya there you car lubbin' patriot you.

Better believe it Joe:thumbsup:

mikes'ss

10-29-09, 07:35.53 AM

i 69'ed in a camaro ,but never owned one

paxton

10-29-09, 09:09.08 AM

for $500,000 it better. I can think of a lot of 500k cars I'd rather have.
Anyway, she's beautiful. I'd prefer a 71 cuda myself.

http://money.cnn.com/2005/01/26/pf/autos/wednesday_muscle_car_prices/
You've got good taste Curtis. The 71 Cuda is also one of my all time favorites. I love the vents on the fenders and the front grille.:thumbsup:

I too had a 69 Camaro (X11 car) that i sold to my cousin about 15-17 years ago. Its now a Yenko replica. I hate my cousin..hahaha
Will at least you get to see it. I haven't seen my Camaro since I sold it and have no clue what ever happened to it.

Johnny--2k

10-29-09, 09:28.34 AM

yes, the flags are awesome. I too could think of a lot more cars for the $500K mark, but that is one of my favorites for sure.

markus

10-29-09, 09:54.10 AM

if i got a restomod, id keep it carburated

Face77

10-30-09, 02:43.01 PM

Can we add window tint to the list.

X2 C. I know you're a law abiding citizen and have been holding off on tiniting because it's illegal in Illinois to do the front windows, but TODAY the laws in Illinois changed! Next time i see you driving, I hope I can't see you through the front windows! No more excuses!
http://www.cartype.com/page.cfm?id=929